Tides Today & Tomorrow in Des Moines, WA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Des Moines, WA.
Next low tide : in 39m at 1:26 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 8:18 pm (12.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:43 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9446248
Common Questions About Tides

Des Moines, WA Tides - Nov 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:027.912:5611.15:503.37:523.86:534:52Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat1:228.41:3111.16:554.08:262.86:544:51Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun2:279.02:0111.17:524.58:541.96:564:49Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon3:189.72:2811.18:425.09:201.16:574:48Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue4:0210.32:5511.19:255.59:470.36:594:46Full Moon5Tue
6Wed4:4010.93:2211.110:055.910:16-0.47:004:45Full Moon6Wed
7Thu5:1611.33:5111.010:436.310:47-1.07:024:43Full Moon7Thu
8Fri5:5211.74:2310.911:226.611:22-1.47:034:42Full Moon8Fri
9Sat6:2912.04:5710.712:026.97:054:41Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun7:1012.15:3510.412:00-1.612:477.07:064:39Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon7:5312.26:1910.112:42-1.51:377.17:084:38Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue8:4012.27:139.61:27-1.22:346.97:094:37Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed9:3012.18:209.02:16-0.53:406.57:114:36Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu10:2212.19:438.53:110.44:515.77:124:35Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri11:1312.111:178.44:101.55:584.47:144:33Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:0112.25:162.76:552.97:154:32Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:508.812:4612.46:243.87:451.37:174:31Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon2:129.71:2912.57:314.78:30-0.27:184:30Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue3:1910.72:1012.58:345.49:12-1.47:194:29Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:1611.62:5012.49:336.09:54-2.27:214:28New Moon20Wed
21Thu5:0712.33:3112.210:276.410:35-2.77:224:27New Moon21Thu
22Fri5:5512.74:1411.811:196.711:16-2.67:244:26New Moon22Fri
23Sat6:4012.84:5811.212:116.87:254:26Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun7:2412.85:4510.51:056.97:264:25Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon8:0612.76:359.812:40-1.62:026.77:284:24Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue8:4912.47:319.01:23-0.63:036.47:294:23Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed9:3112.28:368.32:080.54:095.97:304:23First Quarter27Wed
28Thu10:1411.99:527.82:561.75:145.27:324:22First Quarter28Thu
29Fri10:5711.711:227.63:483.06:124.37:334:22First Quarter29Fri
30Sat11:3911.54:464.26:583.47:344:21First Quarter30Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9446248)

Common Questions About Des Moines, WA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Des Moines, WA today?

Slack tide in Des Moines, WA is approximately 4:52 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Des Moines, WA?

Des Moines, WA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 90% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Des Moines, WA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Des Moines, WA?

Tide predictions for Des Moines, WA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Des Moines, WA?

Tide data for Des Moines, WA is sourced from NOAA Station #9446248. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9446248.

What is the moon phase in Des Moines, WA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Des Moines, WA is Waning Gibbous (90% illuminated). This places Des Moines, WA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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